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Cheap flights from California to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,491

LAX — DXB
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Dubai

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Cheapest flights from California to Dubai

Mon 7/915:55 -
1 stop18h 30m
Wed 23/923:25 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,901
Tue 3/1115:00 -
1 stop32h 40m
Fri 13/1122:25 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,967
Sun 4/1016:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 14/1011:45 -
1 stop37h 15m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,967
Sun 6/916:20 -
1 stop30h 55m
Tue 6/1005:50 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,971
Tue 13/1015:55 -
1 stop32h 45m
Tue 20/1005:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,974
Wed 11/1115:20 -
1 stop40h 30m
Sat 21/1101:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,974
Wed 11/1111:51 -
2 stops25h 19m
Sat 21/1120:30 -
2 stops28h 16m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,978
Sun 6/916:20 -
1 stop30h 55m
Fri 6/1113:10 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 30/8AED 2,978
Tue 13/1016:20 -
1 stop24h 05m
Tue 20/1005:50 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,985
Thu 10/916:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sat 19/923:00 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 27/8AED 2,993
Fri 23/1023:30 -
2 stops38h 40m
Sat 31/1020:30 -
2 stops26h 04m
Deal found 1/9AED 2,996
Mon 12/1015:55 -
1 stop18h 30m
Mon 19/1023:25 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 27/8AED 3,000

Find flight deals from California to Dubai

Round-trip from

AED 2,945

One-way from

AED 1,491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,220

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,941 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/1-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • California to Dubai
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • California to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 608 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 351 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

23:30-01:10

2 stops38h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/10

20:30-11:34

2 stops26h 04m

AED 2,996

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Fri 22/1

11:30-01:10

2 stops25h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/1

01:55-11:45

1 stop21h 50m

AED 3,022

Los AngelesDubai

LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

LAXDXB

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

11:10-01:10

2 stops26h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/11

01:55-11:45

1 stop21h 50m

AED 3,044

San JoseDubai

SJC San Jose - DXB Dubai Intl

SJCDXB

San Jose

Fri 22/1

12:45-01:10

2 stops24h 25m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/1

01:55-16:57

2 stops27h 02m

AED 3,059

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

11:30-00:01

2 stops24h 31m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/2

01:55-11:45

1 stop21h 50m

AED 3,066

Santa AnaDubai

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DXB Dubai Intl

SNADXB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/10

13:15-00:50

2 stops48h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/10

15:10-12:18

2 stops56h 08m

AED 3,077

Los AngelesDubai

LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

LAXDXB

Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

13:50-00:01

1 stop22h 11m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/11

01:55-11:45

1 stop21h 50m

AED 3,092
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

15:55-21:25

1 stop18h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/9

05:50-13:35

1 stop18h 45m

AED 3,099

OntarioDubai

ONT Ontario - DXB Dubai Intl

ONTDXB

Ontario

Wed 17/2

12:00-01:10

2 stops25h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/2

01:55-16:12

2 stops26h 17m

AED 3,099

Santa AnaDubai

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DXB Dubai Intl

SNADXB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 17/2

12:20-01:10

2 stops24h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/2

01:55-16:17

2 stops26h 22m

AED 3,099

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Best time to book a flight from California to Dubai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Dubai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dubai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dubai (average of AED 3,136). Flying from California to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,605). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to DXB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Dubai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to Dubai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,556 and AED 3,610 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,967 on Qatar Airways (4 Oct–14 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Dubai?

The best time to book flights from California to Dubai is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from California?

    Located just 10.9 km from the city centre, Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dubai from California.

  • How popular is this California to Dubai flight route?

    This flight path from California to Dubai Intl was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Dubai?

    Departing from California to Dubai will take you 18h 30m. California and Dubai are separated by a distance of 13010 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Dubai?

    The most popular route from California to Dubai is San Francisco - Dubai Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Dubai Intl or Ontario - Dubai Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 3,930. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 2,890 on average, our data indicates AED 4,578 when flying from California to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dubai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dubai (average of AED 3,136). Flying from California to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,605). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestAED 2,371AverageAED 2,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,496AverageAED 4,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestAED 3,686AverageAED 4,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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